Measurement of exhaled nitric oxide concentration in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A meta-analysis.

abstract：:The main objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of dabrafenib alone or combined with trametinib for compassionate use in patients with metastatic melanoma.This retrospective, observational study involved 135 patients with unresectable stage IIIC or stage IV melanoma from an expanded-access prog...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Martín Algarra S,Soriano V,Fernández-Morales L,Berciano-Guerrero MÁ,Mujika K,Manzano JL,Puértolas Hernández T,Soria A,Rodríguez-Abreu D,Espinosa Arranz E,Medina Martínez J,Márquez-Rodas I,Rubió-Casadevall J,Ortega ME,Jurado G

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many studies suggest that catalase C-262T gene polymorphism is associated with cancer risk, but with inconsistent results. This study aimed to summarize the overall association between catalase C-262T polymorphism and cancer risk. Literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and other databases, studies regardin...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shen Y,Li D,Tian P,Shen K,Zhu J,Feng M,Wan C,Yang T,Chen L,Wen F

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Cisplatin monotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity is rare, and the prevalence remains unknown. It's extremely important to stop cisplatin when cardiotoxicity is considered. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 53-year-old woman developed cervical cancer. She was administered cisplatin (37 mg/m/wk) for 3 weeks, but the left ventric...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hu Y,Sun B,Zhao B,Mei D,Gu Q,Tian Z

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Anti-glomerular basement membrane (GBM) disease is a T cell-mediated disease that has a poor prognosis with conventional therapy. We tested rituximab as a primary therapy to reduce anti-GBM antibody produced by B cells. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 53-year old woman with complaints of a fever, headache and abdominal d...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Uematsu-Uchida M,Ohira T,Tomita S,Satonaka H,Tojo A,Ishimitsu T

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acupotomy has been widely used clinically to relieve low back pain. However, the efficacy of acupotomy for the third lumbar vertebrae transverse process syndrome is still uncertain. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of acupotomy therapy for the third lumbar vertebrae transver...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiao L,Xiao Y,Chi Z,Zhu D,Ouyang X,Xu W,You J,Luo Z,Yuan F

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Central nervous system (CNS) nocardiosis is a rare disease entity caused by the filamentous bacteria Nocardia species. We present a case series of 5 patients from our hospital and a review of the cases of CNS nocardiosis reported in the literature from January 2000 to December 2011. Our results indicate that CNS nocar...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Anagnostou T,Arvanitis M,Kourkoumpetis TK,Desalermos A,Carneiro HA,Mylonakis E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:This article describes a child with a life-threatening multiorgan failure with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and massive complement consumption. To our knowledge this therapeutic approach was for the first time effectively applied in a pediatric patient. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 14-month-old boy was...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Galic S,Csuka D,Prohászka Z,Turudic D,Dzepina P,Milosevic D

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The synergy between percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with TAXUS and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) score is an angiographic tool which is used to determine the complexity of coronary artery disease (CAD). We aimed to compare PCI versus coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) in patients with a high SYNTAX sc...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bundhun PK,Bhurtu A,Huang F

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hepatoblastoma (HB) is the most common pediatric liver malignancy, typically affecting children within the first 4 years of life. However, only a few validated blood biomarkers are used in clinical evaluation. The current study explored the clinical application and significance of D-dimer levels in patients ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang B,Liu G,Liu X,Zheng S,Dong K,Dong R

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of Brugada ECG pattern (BrEP) is different in different regions, and its mean prevalence over the world is unknown. The risk of people with BrEP for death remains unknown. We performed a meta-analysis to determine the prevalence of BrEP and risk ratio (RR) for death. METHODS:Relevant studies ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Quan XQ,Li S,Liu R,Zheng K,Wu XF,Tang Q

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary sequestration (PS) is a rare pulmonary congenital malformation characterized by disconnection with the tracheobronchial tree or the pulmonary arterial blood supply thus impeding the connection to the arterial blood supply from systemic circulation, ultimately resulting in a non-functional lung. ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu XM,Yuan LM,Wu YR,Zhou CJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Metastasis to the small intestine from a primary lung cancer is rare, and is associated with a poor prognosis. Early diagnosis of small intestine metastasis is difficult because of the low incidence of clinically apparent symptoms. PATIENT CONCERNS:Clinical data and treatment of a 59-year-old man with small ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ying X,Wang M,Verma V,Wang M,Ye S,Bi J,Zhou X,Han G,Zhen W

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic value of pretreatment lymphocyte to monocyte ratio (LMR) in patients with urologic tumors remains controversial. Therefore, we herein conducted a meta-analysis to systematically assess the prognostic value of LMR in patients with urologic tumors. METHODS:We comprehensively searched PubMed, EM...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li J,Cheng Y,Ji Z

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solid tumors frequently metastasize to bone. Two bisphosphonates have been investigated for bone metastases including pamidronate disodium and zoledronic acid.By searching the PubMed, Embase, Wanfang, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases, we conducted a meta-analysis to determine the efficacy a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang L,Du S

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Polyethylene glycol (PEG) has been considered as the first recommendation for bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy. A previous meta-analysis suggested that low volume PEG may improve the acceptability of ingesting bowel preparation solution. However, several limitations impaired the power of findings fro...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yi LJ,Tian X,Pi YP,Feng L,Chen H,Liu XL,Chen WQ

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Cinobufotalin injection (CFI), a kind of Chinese medicine, has been considered as a promising complementary therapy option for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but their efficacy and safety remain controversial. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang F,Yin Y,Xu T

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisphenol A (BPA), a carbon-based synthetic compound, exhibits hormone-like properties and is present ubiquitously in the environment and in human tissues due to its widespread use and biological accumulation. BPA can mimic estrogen to interact with estrogen receptors α and β, leading to changes in cell proliferation,...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gao H,Yang BJ,Li N,Feng LM,Shi XY,Zhao WH,Liu SJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly invasive cancer associated with great mortality rates. The prognosis of advanced HCC is very poor. PATIENT CONCERNS:Here, we report a HCC patient with a big paraspinal metastasis with 10 cm in diameter who failed the treatment of sorafenib. DIAGNOSES:Sorafenib refr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhu H,Zhao Y,Wang X

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is one of the most common causes of physical disability, and early, intensive, and repetitive rehabilitation exercises are crucial to the recovery of stroke survivors. Unfortunately, research shows that only one third of stroke patients actually perform recommended exercises at home, because of the repetitive a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hung YX,Huang PC,Chen KT,Chu WC

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies have demonstrated that coronary microcirculation dysfunction (CMVD) is closely correlated with adverse clinical outcomes. In this study, quantitative stress myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) was used to evaluate the CMVD and to investigate its association with the prognosis of patient...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang N,Su YF,Li WW,Wang SS,Zhao CQ,Wang BY,Liu H,Guo M,Han W

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1996, the Brazilian Department of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), AIDS and Viral Hepatitis (Departamento de Vigilância, Prevenção e Controle das IST, do HIV, AIDS e Hepatites Virais, Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde, Ministério da Saúde) in collaboration with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense has conduct...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sperhacke RD,da Motta LR,Kato SK,Vanni AC,Paganella MP,Oliveira MCP,Pereira GFM,Benzaken AS

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The true survival benefit of different curative strategies involving type of operative procedure and timing for patients with initial noncurative colorectal liver metastases remains uncertain. The goal of this study was to examine the effect of primary tumor resection on patients' survival and to clarify the predictiv...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu Q,Hao L,Lou Z,Gao X,Gong H,Hong Y,Fu C,Zhang W

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three distinct disorders of calcium homeostasis can result from mutations in the gene encoding the human calcium-sensing receptors (CASR; MIM 145980). One form of autosomal dominant familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia results from the heterozygous state of inactivating mutations in the CASR gene. Neonatal severe hype...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Pollak MR,Seidman CE,Brown EM

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to explore the accuracy of thyroid ultrasonography (TUS) combined ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (UGFNAB) for detection of thyroid microcarcinoma (TMC). METHODS:A comprehensive search in PUBMED, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, Chinese Biomedical Literature ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Han ZN,Liu Z,Wang J

更新日期：2020-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, a few studies have raised the question of whether preoperative chemoradiotherapy (PCRT) is essential for all T3 rectal cancers. This case-matched study aimed to compare the long-term outcomes of surgery alone with those of PCRT + surgery for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-assessed T3ab (extramural depth of...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cho SH,Choi GS,Kim GC,Seo AN,Kim HJ,Kim WH,Shin KM,Lee SM,Ryeom H,Kim SH

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rudimentary horns and unicornuate uteri, 2 types of Mullerian duct abnormalities, often lack obvious symptoms. Ultrasonography (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are alternative examinations but have low accuracy. Full-term rudimentary horn pregnancies are rather rare but life-threatening. PATIENT ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Pang Y,Zhang X,Zhao Z,Liu P

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Interventions aimed at addressing subthreshold depression (StD) are important to prevent the onset of major depressive disorder. Our video playback application (SPSRS) is designed to reduce depressive symptoms by presenting positive words in videos, shedding new light on the treatment of StD. However, no r...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kato Y,Kageyama K,Mesaki T,Uchida H,Sejima Y,Marume R,Takahashi K,Hirao K

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess the sensitivity and accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging-guided targeted biopsy (MRI-TB) in patients undergoing active surveillance (AS) procedure. METHODS:We searched databases to identify relevant studies which compared MRI-TB with systemic biopsy for diagnosing prost...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xue W,Huang Y,Li T,Tan P,Liu L,Yang L,Wei Q

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As the prevalence of total hip arthroplasty (THA) is increasing, it is usually associated with considerable blood loss. Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been reported to reduce perioperative blood loss in hip joint arthroplasty. But the best route of TXA administration continues to be controversial. So, we conducte...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang P,Liang Y,Chen P,Fang Y,He J,Wang J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection is an oncologically safe procedure equivalent to open resection,the effects of conversion of a laparoscopic approach to an open approach remain unclear.This study evaluated the cancer characteristic and oncological outcomes associated with conversion of lapar...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu B,Wang W,Hao G,Song G

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00